The agency seeks to restrict carbon emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new rule under which the Consumer Product Safety Commission would tighten carbon monoxide emissions…
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White House Holds Methane Emissions Summit
The Cabinet-level task force will direct methane reduction efforts. The White House held its first methane summit this week, announcing the establishment of the Methane Task Force, a…
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USDA Funds Greenhouse Gas Tracking
Secretary Vilsack says the investment will “climate-smart” agriculture. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that $300 million is being invested in improving the data collection process for greenhouse…
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Second Gentleman Visits American Samoa
He is highlighting efforts to increase disaster preparedness and economic development as well as equity and climate. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is visiting Apia, Samoa, today. White House…
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EPA Publishes Final Rule for Hydrofluorocarbon Reduction
Mandates the 40 percent reduction of the polluting coolant in the coming four years. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its final rule last week mandating the reduction…
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U.S. Climate Envoy Visits China
Third administration official to travel to that country in rapid succession. U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is visiting China. The third representative from President Biden’s…
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DOE Invests $45 Million into Domestic Solar Manufacturing
The funding supports the pilot manufacturing of solar components. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced the investment of $45 million into the pilot manufacturing of solar panel components…
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Chinese Ambassador Makes Rare Pentagon Appearance
The unusual meeting signals interest in maintaining U.S.-China relations. Ambassador Xie Feng of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) visited the Pentagon on Wednesday, attending a 90-minute meeting…
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25 Attorneys General Caution EPA Regarding EV Proposal
The letter sent as part of public comment states the administration oversteps its authority. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received a letter from 25 state attorneys general stating…
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U.S.-China Diplomacy Resumes
Secretary Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin for a conversation on a broad range of topics. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his trip to Beijing…
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